Heavenly developments for family snacking brand
Family snacking brand Heavenly has announced the expansion of its current range with the introduction of new smaller pack sizes, as well as a new sub-brand for its 12+ months snacks range.
Barry Callebaut and FlavaNaturals collaborate on flavanol-rich chocolate
The Barry Callebaut Group and FlavaNaturals have announced their partnership to produce high-flavanol chocolate in the US.
Burts Potato Chips to accelerate growth with acquisition
Burts Potato Chips has purchased specialist popcorn brand Savoury & Sweet – a move it says will help the snack company accelerate growth over the next five years.
Hershey to buy Skinny Pop owner Amplify Snack
Confectionery major The Hershey Company has agreed to acquire Skinny Pop parent Amplify Snack for $1.6 billion, a move that should be applauded according to some analysts.
Millennials continue to influence UK snack market
Global snacking firm Pladis has revealed its insights into ‘the new breed of snackers’ in the UK, with younger consumers snacking more than any previous generation.
Raw Halo launches second crowdfunding campaign
Organic chocolate brand Raw Halo has returned to Crowdcube for the second time to raise investment for its expansion into UK supermarkets, continued marketing investment and new product development.
A look at Loacker
The company, which operates two production facilities at 1,000 metres above sea level, one in South Tyrol in northern Italy and one in Heinfels in Austria, produced 36,629 tonnes of wafers and chocolate specialties in 2016, corresponding to 877 million units.
Innovative Bites expands Trolli confectionery range
UK confectionery supplier Innovative Bites is expanding its Trolli gummy sweets range.
Divine Chocolate announces global listings
Divine Chocolate, the premium Fairtrade and farmer-owned chocolate company, has announced new listings in the UK and US with a new Turkish distributor as part of its growing export strategy.
Protein to the rescue
Fulfil founders Tom Gannon and Niall McGrath discuss what makes their protein snack bars thrive in a highly competitive market.
More than just a nibble
Katie Smith meets Matthew Stephenson, owner and managing director of confectionery manufacturer Sweetdreams, to talk about new products, production expansion and export opportunities.
Impulse snacking
Confectionery Production speaks to Laurence Hybs, managing director of Stute Foods, about the company’s move into impulse snacking.
What’s in store for 2017?
What a year 2016 was. The UK decided to exit the European Union, Donald Trump was elected as US president and Toblerone chocolate bars were reduced in size.
Fudge mania
Tracy McGoad, managing director of Buttermilk, talks handmade craft recipes, changing buying opportunities and expansion.